Federal Register #MARAD20260664

Request for Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel M/V ALOLKOY in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ALOLKOY in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel and OEMs: - M/V ALOLKOY (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - No specific OEMs or vendors named beyond the vessel itself - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; the notice is for regulatory review and public comment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - MARAD is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign-built, certain U.S.-built, and rebuilt vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire - The agency seeks input on whether the use of M/V ALOLKOY would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or operators of U.S.-built vessels in coastwise trade - No specific part numbers, quantities, or procurement actions are included in this notice - Place of Performance/Comment Submission: - U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12 140, Washington, DC 20590

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), representing the Secretary of Transportation, is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign-built and certain U.S.-built vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a request for such a determination regarding the vessel M/V ALOLKOY and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in this determination and must be submitted by June 15, 2026.

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